1967 Opel Rekord vs. 1967 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, both 1967 Opel Rekord and 1967 Vauxhall Viva were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall Viva. (69 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall Viva.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Rekord | 1967 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Rekord | Viva |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
